How long does it take from Union City to Lake Merritt by metro?

The journey from Union City to Lake Merritt takes approximately 27 minutes by BART (San Francisco Bay Area), covering 14.18 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Union City to Lake Merritt?

The token fare from Union City to Lake Merritt is ₹4.5. With a smart card the fare is ₹4.5 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹4.5.

Which platform at Union City for Lake Merritt?

At Union City, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Daly City. Look for the electronic board showing "Daly City".

What is the last train from Union City to Lake Merritt?

The last train from Union City towards Daly City departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake Merritt back towards Union City departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Union City to Lake Merritt?

There are 3 stops between Union City and Lake Merritt on the Green (Berryessa–Daly City). The stations are: Union City, Bay Fair, Coliseum, Lake Merritt.

Union City To Lake Merritt

ShortestShortest Route

Union City

Platform 1·underground·Green (Berryessa–Daly City)Towards Daly City

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Bay Fair

blue interchange

+9.1 min

9.1 min · 4.73 km

Coliseum

blue interchange

+18.2 min

9.1 min · 4.73 km

Lake Merritt

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.18 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

14.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Union City	05:00	23:00	Towards Daly City
Lake Merritt	05:00	00:00	Towards Union City

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹4.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹4.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your BART (San Francisco Bay Area) smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.91 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.88 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.5

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹200

Cab

₹362

Estimates for 14.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Union City

underground

Union City, San Francisco, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Lake Merritt

underground

Lake Merritt, San Francisco, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Lake Merritt exit 1· Lake Merritt area♿

Lake Merritt exit 2· Lake Merritt area♿

Lake Merritt exit 3· Lake Merritt area♿

Lake Merritt exit 4· Lake Merritt area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access